Game Preview: Islanders vs Bruins

NEW YORK ISLANDERS (23-18-4) VS BRUINS (34-5-4)
7:30 PM ET | UBS ARENA | BUY TICKETS
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The New York Islanders take on the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night at UBS Arena to conclude their season-long, five-game homestand. For both teams, it's the first of a back-to-back set.
In their first meeting of the season, the Islanders earned a point in a 4-3 shootout loss on Dec. 13. After the Islanders gave up two early goals, Josh Bailey and Noah Dobson scored to battle back from a 2-0 deficit, while Casey Cizikas tied the score at three late in the third period to push it to the extra frame. After a scoreless overtime period, the Bruins bested the Islanders in the shootout, but New York earned a valuable point on the road.
The Islanders are coming off a 4-3 OT loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday night, letting a 3-0 lead slip before losing in the overtime frame. Sebastian Aho, Matt Martin and Hudson Fasching scored for the Islanders, while Garnet Hathaway, Tom Wilson and T.J. Oshie powered the Capitals' comeback to push overtime. Dmitry Orlov scored the game-winning goal to take home the two points for Washington.

In their previous contest, the Bruins shut out the Philidelphia Flyers 6-0 on Monday night. Pavel Zacha (2G, 1A), David Krejci (3A) and David Pastrnak (2G, 1A) all had three-point performances in the victory. With 29 saves, Jeremy Swayman earned his sixth career shutout and first of the season.
The Islanders have a record of 8-4-3 against the Bruins in their last 15 contests over the span of four seasons.

ISLANDERS NOTES:

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- In their 4-3 OT loss on Monday, the Islanders blew a 3-0 lead for the first time since Jan. 28, 2021 against the Capitals.
- The Islanders continue their stretch of facing Eastern Conference opponents, with a matchup against the Bruins on Wednesday followed by a game versus the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. According to team statistician Eric Hornick, the Islanders are 13-8-2 against opponents in their conference.
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"We've got to regroup here," Anders Lee said following Monday's loss. "[We have] a big week in front of us, couple games in a couple of days, back to back."
- Hudson Fasching had a career-high six shots on Monday night, scoring the Islanders third goal.
- Matt Martin's 10 recorded hits on Monday was a season high, marking the first time he reached double digits in the hits column since Nov. 25, 2019. Martin also leads the Islanders in hits overall this season with 153.
- The Islanders penalty kill went a perfect 1-for-1 on Monday, extending their home ice penalty killing streak to 20-for-20 in their last 10 games at UBS, dating back to Dec. 4.
- The Islanders have won their last six home games against Boston, stringing together both wins last season at UBS Arena and four regular season victories at Nassau Coliseum in 2020-21.
- Josh Bailey has 20 points (9G, 11A) in 46 career games played against the Bruins, including two points this season in the 4-3 OT loss on Dec. 13.

BRUINS NOTES:

• Boston boasts the best record in NHL with 72 points, collecting points in their last seven road games (6-0-1). The Bruins have a home record of 21-1-3, with their first regulation loss on home ice coming in last Thursday's 3-0 defeat to the Seattle Kraken.
  - David Krejci played in his 1000th career NHL game on Monday night, notching three assists in his milestone game.
  - The Islanders will get their first look at Bruins forward Joona Koppanen in his second NHL game. The Bruins recalled the 24-year-old from Providence on Tuesday, to take the place of Tomas Nosek in the lineup, according to Head Coach Jim Montgomery. Koppanen made his NHL debut on Thursday, recording a shot and two hits in 8:50 TOI.
  - David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in goals (35), assists (27) and points (62). Pastrnak is second in the NHL in goals, two shy of tying Connor McDavid (37) for the top spot in the league.
  - The Bruins are the only team in the NHL without a regulation loss when scoring first in a game.
  - Boston leads the league in third period goals (64).
  - Linus Ullmark is sporting a career-best 1.92 GAA this season, which leads the NHL.
  - Jake DeBrusk was placed on long-term injured reserve earlier this month with a lower-body injury. The winger had 30 points (16G, 14A) in 36 games played on the season.